Tuesday, September 29, 2015

do you just adore these antique french confit jars? such gorgeous statement pieces! and we are thinking the above cabinet would make the most stunning kitchen built-in filled with white dishes of course!

we could not get enough of the variety of eye dropping windows, shutters and doors

Monday, September 28, 2015

the shop girls have taken off on a whim to round top Texas in search of some amazing one of a kind pieces for the store! we're dying to see what they pick up and bring back home. they'll be sending pictures this week as a sneek peek so look forward to that and we hope your week is off to a great start!

Friday, September 25, 2015

come see us and grab some gorgeous velvet pumpkins before they are all gone! we have such an amazing selection of colors. we've also gotten in some great fall wardrobe pieces like our new michael stars light weight sweaters and incredible ag jeans perfect for transitioning you into the upcoming weather.

looking to get out and about? this chile pepper festival in downtown phoenix sounds rather enticing.
we also love a good outdoor market with good eats; try singh farmsfor a new venue in scottsdale. it makes for a lovely saturday morning! have a beautiful weekend!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

with family in town of course a little jaunt to california was in order. as always we've been enjoying some good eats and boutique shopping at some of our favorite places. if your in the newport or the san juan capristrano area definitely try these out:

and dining at the house is always lovely al fresco. one of my favorite spots at the beach is our little back patio for dining by candlelight. a chill in the air, good conversation, scrumptious food and a visit from Laurie always make for the perfect visit.

do you have any favorite southern california spots to eat or shop? we'd love to hear about them! cheers to the weather getting better in phoenix...slowly but surely right?

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

over the weekend we had a charming birthday celebration for my youngest son Alex. we do love a good dinner party and birthdays are a great reason to plan one. the meal was set with four courses and wine was perfectly paired with the help of my husband gathering some advice from the local sommelier. i highly recommend doing so if you are having a dinner party and aren't sure what wines would go well. it was such a treat!
our place settings were also set with fun questions concerning the birthday boy...such as 'how would he define his personal style?' and 'what is your favorite memory of him?' which all made for some rather good laughs.

Friday, September 18, 2015

From shop girl Meg:There is something intrinsically valuable about good, old-fashioned mail. Sometimes I get such a kick out of gift-giving I could just burst! I spent last night sprawled on my living room floor cataloging and grouping treasures from several shopping trips. The goal: to remind special people in my life that I am thinking of them.

I love sending "I miss you" packages to my girlfriend in Portland with her long-time favorite treats from Trader Joe's!

For my teacher friends, colorful washi tape never fails to impress...

Princess Goldfish for the little lady in my life! (The fishies really are pink!)

I don't know about you, but I love crisp, clean packaging.I always stock up on small, white boxes when I'm in the school supply aisle.

This cutie is from one of my favorite Etsy sellers, Wayfare Press. Check out the shop here.

Little notes and heart-shaped Provence soaps. (We carry some of the large bars in the shop!)

if your looking for a rather delicious dinner without a lot of fuss try out this menu.
asian marinated grilled chicken
roasted potatoes with garlic and parsley
sauteed peas and scallionsbrownies and ice cream

chicken marinade: recipe from milk bar life, by christina tosi

{better made 1 day before}

1/2 cup apple juice or cider

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2 small onion, chopped

1 Thai or other small red Chile pepper, seeded and sliced

3 limes, zested and juiced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons neutral oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon black pepper

Whisk all together in large bowl.

-boil small potates first, then roast in a 400 degree oven with some olive oil + butter, parsley

and garlic, salt and pepper until toasty and bursting.

-when all else is done sautee some english peas in a bit of butter with scallions, salt and pepper;

maybe add some shaved parmesan if your feeling fancy.

-see above link for these sea salt fudge brownies.

so great cold the next day with your coffee!

what are some of your go to dinners or tips for planning out the week ahead?

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

This is another post from shop girl Meg… She recently started the adventures of wedding-planning and we are going to take a peek inside her head (and home)!

I adore being at home. I feel instantly relieved when I walk through the door, observe the collections of cheerful objects, kick off my shoes and (quite literally) hop on the couch. Even with this affection for my space, I find myself itching for change. Sometimes it's the "scoot" of a bookshelf, moving a piece of art from one room to the next, or scouring design blogs for the latest and greatest in indoor succulent displays… There is nothing more fun! When girlfriends come over to visit, they have that unsettled look of disorientation after scanning the room for some semblance of familiarity!

Late one night this holiday weekend, I decided to transform my living room into a wedding planning space. I replaced a bookshelf - housing a collection of old books and my two typewriters - with my funky dining room table. I adorned the top with fresh flowers, all the necessary research and two, special photographs - one of my mother and one of my grandmother on their respective wedding days. I pushed my favorite chair up to the table and made a desk. And, I am loving it.

Look at that skirt!

Any advice for Miss Meg? She has the date and the church, but that's about it!

I have always preferred white or lavender roses to red… So much more romantic.

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